There are two ways to quicken the launch
process. You can program the function
keys (the F keys at the top of your
keyboard). You can also program a
combination of CTRL + ALT + "Shortcut
Key" to launch applications for you.
To do this, follow these directions.
- Find the icon of the program you'd
like to create a shortcut key for and
right-click on the icon.
- Choose Properties from the menu
and make sure you're in the Shortcut
tab.
- Place your cursor in the Shortcut
key field, pick a Function Key or a
letter you would like to assign a
shortcut with, and press it.
- Hit apply in the bottom-right
corner.
- To open the program, press CTRL +
ALT + "Shortcut Key" or the Function
Key you assigned to it.
If you would like more functionality
in assigning data, such as your email
address, to keystrokes, download
Hotkeys. This program not only lets
you launch applications, but also lets
you reboot your computer, log off
Windows, and more.
